Md. Code Regs. 15.04.01.05

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 15.04.01.05 - Grade and Size Classifications

A. The standards of quality for individual shell eggs sold in Maryland shall be in accordance with the official standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 7 CFR § 56.200.

B. The tolerances allowable for grades of shell eggs sold in Maryland shall be in accordance with the official standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Consumer Grades AA, A, and B allowed at destination, 7 CFR §§ 56.216 and 56.217.

C. The size (weight) classification for shell eggs sold in Maryland shall be in accordance with the official U.S. Department of Agriculture Weight Classes for eggs as follows:

Table of Weight Classes
Size orweight class	Minimumnet weightper dozen	Minimumnet weightper 30 dozen	Minimumweight forindividualeggs at rateper dozen
	Ounces	Pounds	Ounces
Jumbo	30	56	29
Extra large	27	501/2	26
Large	24	45	23
Medium	21	391/2	20
Small	18	34	17
Peewee	15	28	-

D. All advertising of eggs shall plainly and conspicuously indicate their proper grade and size classification and comply with the provision of Regulation .04F of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 15.04.01.05